Author Topic: Will it fit in back of minivan? (Read 4128 times)

e7grunt · **on:** February 24, 2013, 03:43:33 am

The headline says it all. I am looking at getting a 2010 bullet, but have to travel to get it. 800 miles one way. I have a trailer but dont want to take it that far empty. Has anyone hauled on RE in the back of a minivan? Will it fit? OR what is the height of the bike to the top of the handle bars ( minus the mirrors).
If that is to high, I am thinking of dropping the front tire off. Will the back of the front fender hit the floor when the front tire is off the bike? Hey thank you for any responses.

gremlin · **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:34:32 am

tough question to answer ..... even if we knew the model of your mini-van.

shamelin · **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:15:13 am

If you've got a hitch on the minivan, here's an inexpensive alternate to both the trailer and trying to get the bike in a van

http://www.amazon.com/T-NS-MRC001-500-Pound-Motorcycle-Scooter-Anti-Tilt/dp/B003E2WQE4

I put the Enfield on the back of our Toyota Sienna and went about 250 miles- it worked like a charm.

squire · **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:38:51 am

Well, I've seen a lot of bikes in mini vans but never an RE so I can't say for sure but these bike are on the small side and if you have a large van...........

1 Thump · **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2013, 04:24:32 pm

Has been done before. I can swear I even saw a picture at some point but here is one:

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,14291.msg152700.html#msg152700

squire · **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:50:29 pm

At one time I worked in a bike store and people used to accasionaly bring their non starters to the shop in vans. I saw a few and I do remember them having to take the mirrors off and maybe turn the bars down on some bikes.

wildbill · **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2013, 01:31:45 am

110 inches high
215 inches long

Singh_Chicago · **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:15:55 am

The guy I bought the RE from delivered it to me in his minivan from Kentucky to Illinois... you have to take the mirrors out and tie the bike inside.. use the ramp to load and might have to slide one of the center seat..

barenekd · **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2013, 02:51:40 am

The bike is 85" long and about (they claim) 41" high. Could be lower by getting the mirrors off and handlebars rotated down, if needed.
Bare

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2013, 10:10:17 pm

What model? If its a C5 I'll be happy to measure mine for you.

Scott

wildbill · **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2013, 10:37:59 pm

gotta laugh at my reply for the c5 enfield .......should have read centimetres -not inches

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2013, 10:47:22 pm

Oh, and the B5/G5 are a bit taller than the C5 I believe.

Scott

JesterNT · **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2013, 03:41:28 pm

Having put a C5 in the back of a Ford Expedition before I would highly recommend a trailer! If you don't like hauling an empty trailer, go to hardware store and get some truck bed sand bags for like $2.50 each. They weigh like 50lb and you can pitch them when you get there.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2013, 07:17:22 pm

SUVs are way smaller than mini-vans. They look big until you try to actually put something big in there.

Scott

gremlin · **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2013, 11:55:55 pm

That's what she said.

Darvin Jahnke · **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2013, 02:47:08 pm

I just hauled a bullet in a GMC Yukon. Remove mirrors,suck the forks down with a couple ratchet straps,let the air out of the front tire,and in it went. I loaded it with the back wheel to the front.

Bulletman · **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2013, 05:36:49 pm

Quote from: gremlin on February 24, 2013, 04:34:32 am

tough question to answer ..... even if we knew the model of your mini-van.

Always the funny one Grem..Love the sense of humor

1 Thump · **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2013, 10:17:20 pm

Quote from: gremlin on February 26, 2013, 11:55:55 pm

That's what she said.

Thats funny right there !

e7grunt · **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:04:10 pm

its a 2004 pontiac Montana, 38 in at the rear tailgate, ( there is a lip at the bottom of the gate) 44" inside the van at the tightest spot. I am thinking of taking the trailer, but it is almost 800 miles to where Im getting the bike, and I live in Iowa so would rather keep the bike inside ( rain and snow). Better gas mileage without trailer, and can make better time. Thoughts?? Also Thank you to everyone who has helped. I am hoping I can become a owner soon.

Forgot to post about the bike, its a 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 C5

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:26:24 pm

I'll check the measurements on my bike tonight if I can. Should be the same as yours.

Scott

Royalista · **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:49:20 am

Measurements of C5:
2140mm (84.27in) Length
790mm (31.11in) Width
1090mm (42.92in) Height

Desi Bike · **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:02:10 am

If you lean the bike close to the peg as it enters the door opening, the height shouldn't be a problem. Put the ramp towards one side if the doorway opening and walk it up the ramp leaned over towards the the side without the ramp. It fits easily, with mirrors off. Once inside you can shimmy it over and stand it up if you want to secure.

hillntx · **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2013, 03:18:50 am

Rent a UHaul when you get there and tow the bike back.

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:10:06 am

Thanks for getting the measurements Royalista.

With as tight as it sounds, I'd probably just tak the trailer you have. A little more time and gas beats the hassle of trying to shoehorn it in and out. But I'm lazy

Scott

e7grunt · **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2013, 03:06:46 pm

Well it fit, Took off the mirrors, and that was it. One handlebar was a bit high, just rocked it back and forth a bit, was really quite easy. Hauling it home in the snow was a snap, and the new to me Enfield stayed happy and dry in the back.
Thank you all for you input. I might post a pic. I can tell that Im going to enjoy this site (not as much as the enfield though)

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #25 on:** March 04, 2013, 06:01:30 pm

Glad it all went smoothly